Moon and why we love her
The moon has fascinated humans for centuries and we find examples of devotion to the moon in almost every ancient culture. Throughout history artists, poets and composers have expressed their love and fascination for her through songs, poems and paintings. And we understand. If you have ever found yourself mesmerized by her beauty and bathed in her energy, you know what we mean.
What we love about the moon and working with her is that she is both poetic, magical and mystical. Things that sometimes seems lost in our modern world. She rotates anticlockwise almost as if she is reminding us to slow down, to take in the beauty of life and listen to the messages hidden in the silence. And even in her peaceful magnitude, she shows us a silent power. She is the ruler of ebb and flow and just imagine the power it takes to set oceans in motions. The moon is a guide, an anchor and a mirror, and to live with her means attuning into a natural rhythm. A natural flow.
The Moon’s Cycle and her Phases
The moon’s cycle is 29,5 days – almost the same as the female cycle. During those days she travels around the Earth through her 8 different phases. Each phase different energy.
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She starts her journey around the Earth on the New Moon. You cannot see her because she is on the same side as the sun, but you can feel her presence. This is where we get in touch with our dreams. How do we want life to be and feel? We write down our intentions under the energy of the new moon. The following days you will feel how your creativity will spark and how the moon will provide you with new insights.
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The moon is now half. This is the time to open your eyes and start looking—for signs, for whispers, for the Universe gently nudging you forward.
Signs can show up in different ways. A lyric in a song you feel speaks to you, a sentence in a book, a feather drifting down from nowhere. Angle numbers appearing. A conversation, a coincidence, a sudden knowing.
Stay open and listen because the Universe is speaking.
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The moon has reached her energetic peak. She is full, glowing and very powerful. This is the time of releasing and letting go.
Let her brightness illuminate the habits, beliefs and stories about yourself that no longer serve you.
Let her show you the shadows you've avoided and the weights you've carried for too long. On the full moon: release them.
Write them down in your journal. Do whatever you must to let the old chains drop and old stories go. In order to manifest your dreams and become the new version of yourself, you must release the old. -
You’ve set your new moon intentions. You’ve done the work of letting go under the full moon. Now it’s time to stay with it. This is the phase of follow-through. Of finishing what you’ve started.
The intensity in energy may wane, but your resolve should not.
Don’t abandon yourself here. Keep moving. Keep believing. Keep doing the work.This is where intention becomes reality. Let the third quarter moon remind you that:
You are powerful. You are capable. And you are worthy of your dream life
Moon journaling and moon rituals
When we believe that moon journaling is different to “normal journaling” it is because we are weaving something real and ancient into our modern lives. The moon carries this cosmic energy of the Universe, reminding us that we are everything and nothing at the same time. She is a master of dragging us out of smallness and inviting us into seeing the bigger picture.
In a busy world, carving out space and creating small rituals for yourself (and your dreams) is almost a rebellious act. You probably have the intention of wanting to change: your life, your habits, your thoughts but you still end most days on the couch watching Netflix or scrolling on Instagram. Imagine how it would feel to get up, make yourself a cup of tea, light a candle, connect with your breath and write in your journal what is on your mind.
Or at new moons and full moons. To create real and beautiful rituals to not just honour the moon and a cyclic way of living, but honour yourself, your dreams, your progress and your life.
Here are some ideas for creating small rituals every day or during the new moon and full moon.
Ideas for small and easy journaling rituals
Light a Candle
Before you start to write, light a candle. Spend 30 sec gazing into the flame.
Let it slow your breath, calm your mind and reset your nervous system.
Listen to Music
Put on music that soothes or inspires you. Music can be a portal, so pick what you need and let it take you into a different state of mind.
Breath of silence
Close your eyes. Breathe slow and deeply.
Let stillness find you.
This is one of the most powerful ways to align with the energy of the moon and the whispers of the Universe. Be still. Breathe. Listen.
Rituals for the New Moon & Full Moon
Swim in the Ocean
The most magical full moon ritual is swimming under the moonlight. Just try it once and see for yourself. It’s pure magic. So if you ever get the chance—take it. Let the water hold you. Let the moonlight bless you. Even once is unforgettable.
Take a Bath
When the ocean isn’t near, take a warm bath. Light candles. Play soft music. Add your favourite oils or salts. Let the water become a sacred space to relax, reflect, and receive. As a new moon ritual imagine the water cleansing you for the coming cycle. Like a rebirth. As a full moon ritual imagine the water taking away the things you no longer need.
Charge Your Crystals
Many place their crystals under the full moon, but the new moon is powerful too. Leave them on a windowsill or outside to soak in lunar energy. Let them absorb your intentions and radiate them back to you.
Be in Nature
If you live in the city, seek out green spaces—a park, a garden, even a single tree. Nature grounds us when lunar energy is strong. Let your bare feet touch the earth. Let your spirit rest among the roots and branches.
Gather in Community
Share your practice. Connect with others who honor the moon and the cyclical way of life. Whether in a circle, online, or with a friend, there is beauty in community. There is magic in sharing a ritual.
Let the moon be your mirror. Let her rhythms become your rituals in your everyday life. Let her remind you about the magic, the poetry and the connection to self, that we often tend to forget in our everyday modern life.
